Happy Monday to everyone! I thought I'd kick off the week with a sample card that we are making using our Soiree line of shimmery papers! But first, some news from over the weekend.
I mentioned in my last post that I designed 4 exclusive stamps for Simple Pleasures, in Colorado Springs, CO, which were debuted on Friday during their anniversary sale - and all 200 sold out by Saturday! Thank you everyone who purchased these - it was such a fun way to participate in store-owner Cathy's celebration! We are manufacturing another batch for her and will be getting them to her store shortly. Thanks to everyone who emailed me about the stamps - it was a fun extra project! To read more about the exclusive stamps at Simple Pleasures, click here.
Now back to the card above - I can't get enough butterflies these days. Butterflies and the theme of "journey" seem to go hand in hand, so you'll probably see a lot of each in my creations this year. I used the E1715 Leafy Background stamp
This was stamped in Versacolor Opera Pink for a vivid backdrop to the
C1714 Cocoa Bean Butterfly. The butterfly was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the Leafy Background and also onto a separate sheet of white paper. I sponged Versamagic Pixie Dust and Versamagic Tea Leaves over the wings of the butterfly that was stamped on white paper - and then carefully cut the wings out (no need to trim around the head and body).
Can you see that when the wings are placed over the butterfly image on the pink background everything fits into place? All that's left is a little touch of clear glitter glue over the tips of the wings.
I love looking at the combination of colors and patterns on this card - we added a strip of patterned paper (8 1/2 x 11 Moroccan pattern in the color Bubblegum) which goes nicely with the Petal shimmer paper for a layer and A2 cards and envelopes in the beautiful Twinkle shade (a shimmery gold creme color). The oversized flaps on all of our Soiree envelopes are a formal touch.
stunning! You always inspire me!
Posted by: Eileen M | February 22, 2011 at 08:11 PM
wow! i too love butterflies. this card is so very eye pleasing. thank you for sharing :)
Posted by: shelly bobrowski | February 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Love the color pink butterfly, and the glitters you put on the wings!
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